Expert advice to Olympic athletes avoid water in Rio venues
The AP reports 16 months of water testing at Rio Olympic sites show viral contamination in venues and beaches with adenovirus present at nearly 90 percent of sites. Dr. Harwood warns athletes and travelers to avoid swallowing or inhaling water as illness risk remains high.
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